Friends

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24, New International Version).

True friends are indispensable, and the Bible has volumes to say on the subject—including how to know when you've found one and how to be one yourself.

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Wise Advice for Wise Decisions

How good are your decision-making skills? Have you ever wondered “what if I had...”—especially when you didn’t get the outcome you had expected?
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I have a little problem with social anxiety at the United Church of God congregation I attend. Every time any of the youth talk to me I just freak out. I don't know what to do. I was wondering if I could ask some help or advice.

I want to enjoy local youth events like the barn dance, but I am just too afraid.
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Why I Serve at United Youth Camps

Staff from United Youth Camps discuss why serving at camp is so important to them.
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Just for Youth... Making Peace

What should you do when friends are at each other's throats?
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I have a friend who has started wearing all black clothes. People are making fun of her, and she supposedly told someone she is gothic. She has been a good friend, so what should I do or say to help her?

Should I stop hanging out with her, because of the way she dresses, and will people judge me like that if I hang out with her?
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My Days at Preteen Camp

Preteen Camp: It’s a wonderful experience that shouldn’t be missed. Look inside to see pictures and get more information on one of the U.S. preteen camps.
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My friend and I recently got in a fight. I know that God wants us to forgive each other, but sometimes it's really hard. How can we forgive another person when we are having trouble doing so?

Your question is both profound and vital to the basic foundation of all human relationships.
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Why is it so hard to get accepted into a group of my own peers even at church activities? At every activity I have attended for youth for the past year I have felt like an outsider.

I hear that we should not have "cliques," but I notice that church teens and the school teens are not much different in that aspect.
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A Special Friend

Friendships don't have to just be with people our own age. Read this heart-warming story about a friendship that spanned the generations.
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Friendship Quiz

Friends are a great blessing and a major part of life. Friendships are not only fun, they help give us the support and companionship God made us to need.
Making Peace
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Making Peace

How can you be a peacemaker when friends are at each other's throats?
Friends for Excellence
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Friends for Excellence

Everyone knows that friends influence us, but can we really choose friends for excellence? Read this article to learn how friendships develop and how you can guide the process.
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Special Announcement

Youth United becomes new printed magazine: Vertical Thought
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Smart Youth Avoid Sex

More and more young people in the United States and around the world are deciding to not have sex. Many have decided that abstinence is better. Why are so many making this decision in the face of all the pressures...
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One, But Not the Same

Dating someone with different religious values and beliefs and can seem like a good thing until you consider what is most important in a relationship. Read this true story by someone who learned this lesson firsthand.
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Treating People (Including the Opposite Sex) With Respect

Since no one is exactly alike, how can we get along with others? How can we deal with the differences between us?
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Who Would You Follow?

Everyone chooses role models. Sometimes we emulate people who are older than us. At other times, it is people our own age or even younger than us. How can we decide whom to follow?
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A Forgotten Treasure

Many young people don't realize the value of talking with older people. Consider what this man discovered. Perhaps you can recognize this treasure before you grow old.
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When Parents and Friends Clash

"'Honor your father and mother,' which is the first commandment with promise." — Ephesians 6:2
Teens and Alcohol
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Teens and Alcohol

Teens are consuming larger amounts of alcohol than in the past, and it is often done illegally. Is this just a harmless way to fit in with the crowd?
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